STATE OF THE INDUSTRY: SEAFOOD State of the Industry: Steady seafood consumption poised for growth Messaging focusing on seafood’s nutrition, sustainability and cooking tips resonates with consumers. Megan Rider October 28, 2024 No Comments Projections suggest the fish and seafood market will experience 2.3% volume growth in 2025.Read More
New resource tracks progress toward gestation crate-free pork production Compassion in World Farming launches the first PigTrack report. Industry News October 28, 2024 No Comments PigTrack helps companies monitor their transition to fully gestation crate-free systems.Read More
Food safety expert Frank Yiannas joins Pathotrak Board of Directors Pathotrak technology accelerates laboratory detection of foodborne pathogens. Industry News October 28, 2024 No Comments Former deputy commissioner at the FDA joins Pathotrak to optimize foodborne pathogen testing.Read More
Beef patties test negative for E.Coli at Colorado lab Federal investigation focuses on ground beef patties and onions. Industry News October 28, 2024 No Comments Labs test beef patties collected from various Colorado McDonald’s locations associated with the ongoing E. Coli investigation.Read More
Listeria recalls and outbreak timeline As of Sept. 23, 2024, 59 people from 19 states have reported hospitalization for Listeria infection. Ten of those individuals died. Sammy Bredar October 28, 2024 No Comments Listeria monocytogenes outbreak related to Boar’s Head deli meat rocks the food industry.Read More
STATE OF THE INDUSTRY: VEAL State of the Industry: Veal consumption decrease underscores growth opportunities At retail, both dollar sales and pounds sold are down. Fred Wilkinson October 27, 2024 No Comments From August 2023 through August 2024, veal sales totaled $44 million.Read More
STATE OF THE INDUSTRY: ANIMAL AGRICULTURE State of the Industry: The year of H5N1, or the year that animal agriculture unites across species? NIAA looks to build on its work to unite industry leaders for the advancement of animal agriculture. Morgan J. Young October 26, 2024 No Comments Animal agriculture experts and stakeholders need collaborative efforts to explore, discuss, learn and develop knowledge that fosters interdisciplinary cooperation for the improvement of animal agriculture.Read More
STATE OF THE INDUSTRY: PLANT-BASED PROTEINS State of the Industry: Evolution of plant-based proteins The plant-based protein category undergoes massive shifts since first surging in popularity almost a decade ago. Sammy Bredar October 25, 2024 No Comments Before the Butcher President and Founder Danny O’Malley shares the latest plant-based protein category insights.Read More
Brooklyn Cured expands cocktail-inspired salami line New salami chub expands Brooklyn Cured’s cocktail-inspired offerings from four to five SKUs. Industry News October 25, 2024 No Comments Brooklyn Cured responds to growing demand for unique and on-trend flavors with its new Dirty Martini Salami.Read More
FSIS issues pubic health alert for illegally imported meat, poultry products Products subject to the public health alert do not bear an establishment number nor a USDA mark of inspection. Industry News October 25, 2024 No Comments Public health alert covers various meat and poultry products illegally imported from the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.Read More